Pittsford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 154-12
Penalties for offenses
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A. The first violation of this chapter within an eighteen-month period of the owner(s) and/or tenant(s) shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,500. B. The second violation of this chapter within an eighteen-month period shall be punishable of a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,500. C. The third violation of this chapter within an eighteen-month period shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $1,500 nor more than $5,000. D. For the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers in general, violations of this chapter shall be deemed misdemeanors, and, for such purpose only, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply. Each day's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation. E. A violation existing at the premises as referred to here and above shall be a violation by the owner(s).
Section 154-12 of Pittsford's Code of Ordinances establishes a tiered fine structure for violations of Chapter 154, with penalties escalating based on how many violations occur within any eighteen-month window. A first offense carries a fine between $500 and $1,500, a second offense between $1,000 and $2,500, and a third offense between $1,500 and $5,000. Violations are classified as misdemeanors for jurisdictional purposes, and each day a violation continues counts as a separate, additional offense. Violations existing at the premises are attributed to the owner, regardless of who may have caused them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154-12 of Pittsford's Code of Ordinances, property owners bear direct legal responsibility for violations found at their premises, even when tenants may be involved. Compliant operators generally monitor their properties to ensure ongoing conformance with Chapter 154, since each day a violation persists can be treated as a new, separately punishable offense—and repeat violations within an eighteen-month period trigger significantly higher fines, up to $5,000 for a third offense. Because violations are classified as misdemeanors for jurisdictional purposes, owners typically treat prompt correction as a priority to avoid compounding exposure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154-12 makes clear that violations found at a rental property are legally attributed to the owner, which means tenants are generally not the primary target of these escalating fines. Tenants who believe a property condition constitutes a violation of Chapter 154 may report concerns to the appropriate local enforcement authority in Pittsford, which can trigger an official inspection and potential citation against the owner. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Pittsford's local code can help explain what Chapter 154 covers and what options are generally available when a property is out of compliance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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